Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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