Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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