Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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