Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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