Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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