Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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