Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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