Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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