Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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