Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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