Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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