Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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