Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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