Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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