Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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