Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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