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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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