Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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