Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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