Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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