Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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