Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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