Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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