Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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