Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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