Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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