Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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