Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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