Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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