Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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