Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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