Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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