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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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