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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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