Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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