Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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