Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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