Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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