Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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