Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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