Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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