Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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