Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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