Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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