Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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