Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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