Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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