Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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