Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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