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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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