Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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