Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses 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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