Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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