Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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