Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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