Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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