Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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