Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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