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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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