Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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