Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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