Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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