Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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