Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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