Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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