Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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