Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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