Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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