Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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