Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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