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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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