Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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