Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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