Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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