Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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