Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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