Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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