Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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