Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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