Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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