Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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