Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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