Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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