Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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