Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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