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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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