Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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