Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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