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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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