Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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