Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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