Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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