Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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