Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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