Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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