Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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