Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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