Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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