Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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