Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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