Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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