Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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