Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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