Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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