Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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