Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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