Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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