Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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