Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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