Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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