Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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