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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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