Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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