Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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