Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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