Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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