Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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