Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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