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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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