Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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