Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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