Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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