Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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