Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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