Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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