Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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