Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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