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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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