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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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