Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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