Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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