Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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