Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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