Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure 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 MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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