Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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