Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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