Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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