Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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