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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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