Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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