Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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