Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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