Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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