Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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