Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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