Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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