Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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