Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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