Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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