Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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