Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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