Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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