Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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