Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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