Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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