Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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