Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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