Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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