Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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