Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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