Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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