Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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