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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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