Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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