Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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