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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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