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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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