Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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