Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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