Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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