Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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