Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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