Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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