Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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