Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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