Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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