Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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