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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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