Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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