Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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