Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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