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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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