Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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