Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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