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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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