Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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