Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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