Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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