Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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