Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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