Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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