Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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