Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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