Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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