Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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