Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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