Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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