Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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