Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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