Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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