Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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