Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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