Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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