Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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