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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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