Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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