Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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