Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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