Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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