Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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