Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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