Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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