Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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