Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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