Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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