Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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