Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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