Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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