Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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