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 relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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