Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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