Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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