Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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