Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key 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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