Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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