Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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