Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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