Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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