Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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