Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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