Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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