Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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