Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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