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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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