Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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