Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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