Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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