Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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