Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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