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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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