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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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