Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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