Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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