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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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