Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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