Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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