Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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