Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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