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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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