Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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