Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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