Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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