Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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