Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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