Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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