Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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