Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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