Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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