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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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