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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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