Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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