Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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