Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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