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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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