Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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