Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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