Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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