Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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