Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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