Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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