Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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