Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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