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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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