Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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