Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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