Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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