Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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