Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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