Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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