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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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