Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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