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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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