Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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