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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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