Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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