Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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