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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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