Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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