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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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