Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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