Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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