Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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