Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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