Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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