Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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