Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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