Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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