Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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