Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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