Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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