Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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