Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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