Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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