Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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