Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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