Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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