Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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