Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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