Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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