Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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