Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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