Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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