Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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