Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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