Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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