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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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