Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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