Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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