Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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