Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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