Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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