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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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