Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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