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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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