Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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