Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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