Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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