Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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