Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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