Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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