Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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