Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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