Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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