Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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