Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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