Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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