Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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