Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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