Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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