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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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