Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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