Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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