Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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