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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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