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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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