Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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