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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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