Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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