Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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