Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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