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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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