Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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