Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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