Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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