Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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