Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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