Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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