Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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