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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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