Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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