Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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