Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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