Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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