Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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