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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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