Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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