Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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