Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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