Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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