Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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