Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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