Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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