Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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