Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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