Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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