Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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