Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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