Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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