Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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