Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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