Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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