Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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