Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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