Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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