Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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