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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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