Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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