Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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