Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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