Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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