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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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