Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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