Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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