Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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