Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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