Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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