Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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