Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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