Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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