Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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