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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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