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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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