Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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