Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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