Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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