Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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