Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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