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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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