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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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