Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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