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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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