Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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