Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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