Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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