Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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