Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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