Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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