Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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