Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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