Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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