Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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