Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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