Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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