Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC 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 participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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