Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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