Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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