Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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