Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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