Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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