Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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