Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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