Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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