Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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