Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this 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 subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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