Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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