Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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