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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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