Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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