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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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