Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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