Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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