Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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