Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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