Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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