Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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