Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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