Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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