Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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