Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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