Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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