Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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