Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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