Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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