Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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