Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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