Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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