Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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