Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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