Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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