Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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