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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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