Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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