Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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