Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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