Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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