Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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