Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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