Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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