Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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