Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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