Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education