Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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