Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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