Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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