Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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