Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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