Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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