Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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