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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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