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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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