Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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