Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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