Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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