Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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