Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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