Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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