Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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