Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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