Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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