Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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