Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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