Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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