Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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