Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important 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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