Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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