Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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