Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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