Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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