Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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