Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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