Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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