Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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