Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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