Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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