Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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