Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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