Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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