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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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