Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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