Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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