Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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