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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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